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3232137855141Real Madrid transfer news: How Los Blancos could line-up if they complete triple swoop on Manchester Unitedhttp://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-transfer-news-how-los-blancos-could-line-up-if-they-complete-triple-swoop-on-manchester-united/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-transfer-news-how-los-blancos-could-line-up-if-they-complete-triple-swoop-on-manchester-united/#respondThu, 05 Apr 2018 14:34:08 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-transfer-news-how-los-blancos-could-line-up-if-they-complete-triple-swoop-on-manchester-united/Real Madrid transfer news: How Los Blancos could line-up if they complete triple swoop on Manchester United It looks likely to be a busy summer at Manchester United. Not for players coming in during the transfer window, however, but with outgoings from Old Trafford. Recent reports say Real Madrid are going to try and buy THREE Manchester United players this summer – David de Gea, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial. Goalkeeper De Gea is a long-term target of Real's, and he would already have joint the Bernabeu club if it wasn't for that pesky fax maching. Pogba was also wanted

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It looks likely to be a busy summer at Manchester United.

Not for players coming in during the transfer window, however, but with outgoings from Old Trafford.

Recent reports say Real Madrid are going to try and buy THREE Manchester United players this summer – David de Gea, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial.

Goalkeeper De Gea is a long-term target of Real's, and he would already have joint the Bernabeu club if it wasn't for that pesky fax maching. Pogba was also wanted by Los Blancos before he returned to Manchester United from Juventus in the summer of 2016, while Martial's talents have caught the attention of Real chiefs.

But how would Zinedine Zidane's side line-up if they complete the triple raid on United? Click the right arrow, above, to see a potential Real Madrid XI for next season…

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-transfer-news-how-los-blancos-could-line-up-if-they-complete-triple-swoop-on-manchester-united/feed/0171003Kevin Gameiro focused on earning Atletico Madrid starting spot amid Everton linkshttp://www.globalsoccer.today/kevin-gameiro-focused-on-earning-atletico-madrid-starting-spot-amid-everton-links/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/kevin-gameiro-focused-on-earning-atletico-madrid-starting-spot-amid-everton-links/#respondMon, 06 Nov 2017 03:06:32 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/kevin-gameiro-focused-on-earning-atletico-madrid-starting-spot-amid-everton-links/Kevin Gameiro focused on earning Atletico Madrid starting spot amid Everton links Kevin Gameiro is prepared to fight for his place at Atletico Madrid
Everton target Kevin Gameiro is prepared to fight for his place at Atletico Madrid.
The forward has fallen down the pecking order at the Spanish club and he has been linked with a move away in January.
Everton are particularly keen on the France international as they continue their hunt for a new striker.
Originally it was thought Gameiro would jump at a move to Goodison Park, but now the 30-year-old has revealed he may stay at Atletico and fight for his future.
"I am at a great club with lots of competition for places," Gameiro told Diario AS.
"Everybody has to compete to earn a starting place at the club and I am not worried about that at this moment, I am not afraid.
"Right now, I'm not at 100 per cent and I need to work on this to make sure I am on top of my game. Then I can think about myself and my importance."

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/kevin-gameiro-focused-on-earning-atletico-madrid-starting-spot-amid-everton-links/feed/0150371Arsenal FC news: Barcelona supremo who was behind Neymar deal set to join Gunnershttp://www.globalsoccer.today/arsenal-fc-news-barcelona-supremo-who-was-behind-neymar-deal-set-to-join-gunners/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/arsenal-fc-news-barcelona-supremo-who-was-behind-neymar-deal-set-to-join-gunners/#respondSun, 05 Nov 2017 18:57:26 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/arsenal-fc-news-barcelona-supremo-who-was-behind-neymar-deal-set-to-join-gunners/Arsenal FC news: Barcelona supremo who was behind Neymar deal set to join Gunners Raul Sanllehi [second left] is reportedly joining Arsenal
Barcelona supremo Raul Sanllehi is set to join Arsenal as their new director of operations, according to reports in Spain.
Sanllehi comes with a growing reputation from his time at the Nou Camp, where he helped broker several big transfers.
In particular, he played an instrumental role in the signing of Neymar from Santos in 2013.
Now though Sanllehi is, according to Sport, set to join Arsenal as their new director of operations.
It is claimed he will work closely with Arsene Wenger on bringing in new transfer targets.
Sanllehi is reportedly good friends with Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis and he has given the green light for the deal.

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/arsenal-fc-news-barcelona-supremo-who-was-behind-neymar-deal-set-to-join-gunners/feed/0150317Fenerbahce keen to sign Arda Turan from Barcelona in Januaryhttp://www.globalsoccer.today/fenerbahce-keen-to-sign-arda-turan-from-barcelona-in-january/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/fenerbahce-keen-to-sign-arda-turan-from-barcelona-in-january/#respondSun, 05 Nov 2017 10:55:20 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/fenerbahce-keen-to-sign-arda-turan-from-barcelona-in-january/Fenerbahce keen to sign Arda Turan from Barcelona in January Arda Turan in action for Turkey
Turkish giants Fenerbahce are preparing a January swoop for Manchester United target Arda Turan.
The out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder is seeking a move away from the Nou Camp, having fallen well down the pecking order.
Rumours have surfaced that Barca head coach Ernesto Valverde is unhappy with the Turkish international and is ready to offload him in January.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly held talks with Turan over the summer in a bid to convince him to join the Old Trafford club.
However, Turan remained in La Liga and now, according to Turkish outlet Mynet, United will face competition for his signature from Fenerbahce.
Both clubs are eyeing January moves and it remains to be seen whether Turan favours a switch to the Premier League.

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/fenerbahce-keen-to-sign-arda-turan-from-barcelona-in-january/feed/0150254Girona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in LaLiga – match reporthttp://www.globalsoccer.today/girona-beat-real-madrid-2-1-in-laliga-match-report/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/girona-beat-real-madrid-2-1-in-laliga-match-report/#respondSun, 05 Nov 2017 02:54:02 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/girona-beat-real-madrid-2-1-in-laliga-match-report/Girona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in LaLiga - match report Christian Stuani celebrates against Real Madrid
Girona claimed a stunning 2-1 victory against Real Madrid to deal a major blow to the Liga champions' hopes of retaining their title.
Although it is still early in the season, Zinedine Zidane's side already have eight points to make up on rivals Barcelona.
Few would have seen a hiccup coming at Barcelona's Catalan neighbours Girona, who are playing in the top flight for the first time.
This is by far the biggest result in the minnows' history and will no doubt be celebrated wildly across Catalonia given the political backdrop.
This was no smash-and-grab raid either, with Girona twice hitting the post in the first half and unlucky to be behind to an Isco breakaway goal.
They turned the tables with two goals in four minutes early in the second half from Cristhian Stuani and Portu and withstood the inevitable Real salvo with relative comfort.
Girona attacked from..

Girona claimed a stunning 2-1 victory against Real Madrid to deal a major blow to the Liga champions' hopes of retaining their title.

Although it is still early in the season, Zinedine Zidane's side already have eight points to make up on rivals Barcelona.

Few would have seen a hiccup coming at Barcelona's Catalan neighbours Girona, who are playing in the top flight for the first time.

This is by far the biggest result in the minnows' history and will no doubt be celebrated wildly across Catalonia given the political backdrop.

This was no smash-and-grab raid either, with Girona twice hitting the post in the first half and unlucky to be behind to an Isco breakaway goal.

They turned the tables with two goals in four minutes early in the second half from Cristhian Stuani and Portu and withstood the inevitable Real salvo with relative comfort.

Girona attacked from the off.

Kiko Casilla did just enough to put off Portu at the near post when a clever free-kick picked out the striker but the Real keeper was beaten three minutes later by Pablo Maffeo's cross-shot, which hit the far post.

To make matters worse for Girona, Real promptly broke away and scored the opening goal.

Karim Benzema drove forward through the middle and played in Cristiano Ronaldo. He cut inside and sent a dipping right-footed shot from 20 yards, which Bono pushed out straight to Isco, who knocked the ball inside the post.

Ronaldo has only scored once in the league this season and set about trying to add to his tally, first pulling a deflected shot just wide and then sending a crisp half-volley straight at Bono.

Benzema should have at least tested Bono as Real piled on the pressure but, having been played through by Ronaldo, he shot wastefully over the bar.

Girona were certainly not content simply to sit back and came agonisingly close to an equaliser in the 35th minute when Aday's cross was met by a superb flick from Portu that hit the inside of the post.

Real were forced into a change for the second half when Raphael Varane, who denied Pere Pons with an inch-perfect tackle just before the break, was replaced by Nacho.

Bono again looked unsure as a Benzema flick sailed over his head but Aday was alert to clear the ball off the line.

In the 54th minute, the hosts stunned Real with an equaliser they fully merited. The impressive Pons was the architect with a driving run to the edge of the box.

He got a stroke of fortune when his pass was deflected into the path of Stuani, who showed excellent feet and then a cool head to slot past Casilla.

If the home fans thought they were dreaming, they were positively stunned four minutes later when Girona took the lead.

Stuani's shot was kept out by Casilla but Maffeo followed up with a cross-shot that was flicked in by Portu. The striker looked offside but Real's protests were in vain.

Girona nearly made it three as Portu played Stuani clean through but, although the striker beat Casilla, his shot went wide of the far post.

Real pushed forward with a hint of desperation as they sought an equaliser but they struggled to create clear-cut opportunities while Lucaz Vazquez had the ball in the net but was correctly flagged offside.

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/girona-beat-real-madrid-2-1-in-laliga-match-report/feed/0150194Proof the Premier League is more exciting than LaLiga? This record suggests it might behttp://www.globalsoccer.today/proof-the-premier-league-is-more-exciting-than-laliga-this-record-suggests-it-might-be/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/proof-the-premier-league-is-more-exciting-than-laliga-this-record-suggests-it-might-be/#respondSat, 04 Nov 2017 11:37:21 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/proof-the-premier-league-is-more-exciting-than-laliga-this-record-suggests-it-might-be/Proof the Premier League is more exciting than LaLiga? This record suggests it might be Girona shocked Real Madrid on Sunday, raising questions as to whether LaLiga is more exciting than the Premier League
Real Madrid were shocked on Sunday when they were defeated by a newly promoted side for the first time in 10 years.
Real last lost a match to a team who only just reached LaLiga all the way back in the 2007-08 season, when Almeria hosted Los Blancos and secured a 2-0 win courtesy of a strike from Juanito and an Alvaro Negredo penalty.
They went nine full seasons without suffering the same fate, before travelling to Girona in their 10th campaign since that defeat to Almeria on Sunday afternoon.
It was Real’s first ever match against Girona, and the Catalan club fought back from a goal down to claim a historic 2-1 victory. Isco had handed the visitors the lead inside the first 15 minutes, but Christian Stuani levelled the scores 10 minutes after the break before Portu netted the wi..

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Girona shocked Real Madrid on Sunday, raising questions as to whether LaLiga is more exciting than the Premier League

Real Madrid were shocked on Sunday when they were defeated by a newly promoted side for the first time in 10 years.

Real last lost a match to a team who only just reached LaLiga all the way back in the 2007-08 season, when Almeria hosted Los Blancos and secured a 2-0 win courtesy of a strike from Juanito and an Alvaro Negredo penalty.

They went nine full seasons without suffering the same fate, before travelling to Girona in their 10th campaign since that defeat to Almeria on Sunday afternoon.

It was Real’s first ever match against Girona, and the Catalan club fought back from a goal down to claim a historic 2-1 victory. Isco had handed the visitors the lead inside the first 15 minutes, but Christian Stuani levelled the scores 10 minutes after the break before Portu netted the winner four minutes later.

This is just the third time a newly promoted team has beaten the reigning champions of Spain’s top division since Almeria overcame Real a decade ago.

Real Madrid won LaLiga in 2006-07, and were beaten by Almeria (2-0 away) in 2007-08Barcelona won LaLiga in 2009-10, and were beaten by Hercules (2-0 away) in 2010-11Barcelona won LaLiga in 2015-16, and were beaten by Deportivo Alaves (2-1 away) in 2016-17Real Madrid won LaLiga in 2016-17, and were beaten by Girona (2-1 away) in 2017-18

While England’s top flight has come to terms with the fact it is no longer the ‘best’ league in terms of quality of football or the strength of the biggest teams, it still sells itself on being the most entertaining division in world football.This hardly shines brightly on LaLiga as a competitive division, especially when compared with the Premier League.

While this is hard to quantify, the fact is that newly promoted teams have a better record against reigning champions in the Premier League than in LaLiga.

Manchester United won the Premier League in 2008-09, and were beaten by Burnley (1-0 away) in 2009-10Manchester City won the Premier League in 2011-12, and were beaten by Southampton (3-1 away) in 2012-13Manchester City won the Premier League in 2013-14, and were beaten by Burnley (1-0 away) in 2014-15Chelsea won the Premier League in 2014-15, and were beaten by Bournemouth (1-0 away) in 2015-16Leicester City won the Premier League in 2015-16, and were beaten by Hull City (2-1 away) and Burnley (1-0 away) in 2016-17

Such a record suggests there is more unpredictability in the English game than the Spanish, and unpredictability can equate to entertainment – certainly in the world of football.

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/proof-the-premier-league-is-more-exciting-than-laliga-this-record-suggests-it-might-be/feed/0149985Inter Milan, Juventus and Manchester City keen on Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenezhttp://www.globalsoccer.today/inter-milan-juventus-and-manchester-city-keen-on-atletico-madrid-defender-jose-gimenez/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/inter-milan-juventus-and-manchester-city-keen-on-atletico-madrid-defender-jose-gimenez/#respondSat, 04 Nov 2017 11:37:16 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/inter-milan-juventus-and-manchester-city-keen-on-atletico-madrid-defender-jose-gimenez/Inter Milan, Juventus and Manchester City keen on Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez
Inter are reportedly interested in Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez, but could face competition from Manchester City and Juventus.
The 22-year-old hasn't featured regularly for Diego Simeone's side this season, making just four LaLiga starts.
His contract expires at the end of the season, but he is believed to be close to agreeing a renewal until 2022, with a £52m release clause.
Despite that, FCInterNews report that Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio is keen to sign the defender, and he has been given the go-ahead from owners Suning Group.
Given Gimenez's lack of playing time, the San Siro giants hope to lower the price, though he still wouldn't come cheap.
Manchester City boss Pep Guaridola is said to be an admirer of the Uruguay international too and could be ready to rival Inter's pursuit of the highly-rated defen..

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/inter-milan-juventus-and-manchester-city-keen-on-atletico-madrid-defender-jose-gimenez/feed/0149983Real Madrid ‘in crisis’, ‘in free-fall’ and ‘aimless’ after defeat to Tottenham – What the Spanish press sayhttp://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-in-crisis-in-free-fall-and-aimless-after-defeat-to-tottenham-what-the-spanish-press-say/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-in-crisis-in-free-fall-and-aimless-after-defeat-to-tottenham-what-the-spanish-press-say/#respondSat, 04 Nov 2017 11:37:03 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-in-crisis-in-free-fall-and-aimless-after-defeat-to-tottenham-what-the-spanish-press-say/Real Madrid ‘in crisis’, ‘in free-fall’ and ‘aimless’ after defeat to Tottenham - What the Spanish press say Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure throughout the game at Wembley
Real Madrid are a team in crisis and free fall following their Champions League "nightmare" against Tottenham, according to the Spanish press.
Madrid suffered their first group-stage defeat since 2012 when they were humbled 3-1 by rampant Spurs at Wembley on Wednesday night.
The result saw Tottenham qualify for the last 16 and put themselves in pole position to finish top of Group H ahead of the defending champions.
With a five-point buffer to Borussia Dortmund, Madrid still look likely to progress as well. But the manner of the loss, which came hot on the heels of Sunday's shock LaLiga defeat to Girona, has seen Zinedine Zidane's men lambasted in the Spanish media.
The headline on Madrid-based Marca, Spain's biggest-selling sports daily, read: "Sound all the alarms", w..

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure throughout the game at Wembley

Real Madrid are a team in crisis and free fall following their Champions League "nightmare" against Tottenham, according to the Spanish press.

Madrid suffered their first group-stage defeat since 2012 when they were humbled 3-1 by rampant Spurs at Wembley on Wednesday night.

The result saw Tottenham qualify for the last 16 and put themselves in pole position to finish top of Group H ahead of the defending champions.

With a five-point buffer to Borussia Dortmund, Madrid still look likely to progress as well. But the manner of the loss, which came hot on the heels of Sunday's shock LaLiga defeat to Girona, has seen Zinedine Zidane's men lambasted in the Spanish media.

The headline on Madrid-based Marca, Spain's biggest-selling sports daily, read: "Sound all the alarms", with the paper adding that "Madrid's crisis in the league has transferred to Europe. Tottenham were better in intensity, speed and punch."

"SOUND ALL THE ALARMS!" – Madrid-based Marca were scathing in their assessment of Real's performance

Pais said Madrid had been left looking "groggy" and "laboured" by Spurs, with no flow in midfield, lacking a cutting edge in attack and showing cracks in defence, while the lead headline on AS – another paper based in the capital – read: "Nightmare in Wembley."

The Catalan-based newspapers of Sport and Mundo Deportivo were scathing in their analysis of Madrid's current plight, with the LaLiga champions already eight points behind Barcelona domestically.

Alongside a picture of a forlorn-looking Cristiano Ronaldo with his hands on his hips as Tottenham players celebrated in the background, Sport wrote as their headline: "Aimless."

The front cover also read: "Tottenham dance past an awful Madrid at Wembley and leave the Whiles with almost no chance of being first in the group. Madrid are in total crisis."

The paper added in its match report: "Tottenham hammered a lost team, without ideas or confidence at Wembley. The Whites suffered a severe punishment against a team who prevailed with football and faith."

Mundo Deportivo, meanwhile, said Madrid were in "free fall" following their defeat to Spurs, for whom a Dele Alli double and Christian Eriksen goal put them out of sight before Ronaldo netted a late consolation.

An editorial read: "Real Madrid in free fall after losing in London. Real Madrid not only didn't improve the image they gave in Girona, they suffered a thrashing by Tottenham.

"The Whites showed in London they are in free fall and there are no signs of an immediate reaction. In London we saw the defeat in Girona was not an accident. What happened in Girona and what happened in London is a clear sign Real Madrid are in crisis."

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-in-crisis-in-free-fall-and-aimless-after-defeat-to-tottenham-what-the-spanish-press-say/feed/0149979Real Madrid plotting sensational raid on Tottenham for Pochettino AND two star men – reportshttp://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-plotting-sensational-raid-on-tottenham-for-pochettino-and-two-star-men-reports/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-plotting-sensational-raid-on-tottenham-for-pochettino-and-two-star-men-reports/#respondSat, 04 Nov 2017 11:36:56 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-plotting-sensational-raid-on-tottenham-for-pochettino-and-two-star-men-reports/Real Madrid plotting sensational raid on Tottenham for Pochettino AND two star men - reports Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly on Real Madrid's radar
Real Madrid are plotting a sensational raid on Tottenham for manager Mauricio Pochettino and star men Dele Alli and Harry Kane.
That's the claim from the Daily Mail, with their report suggesting Real president Florentino Perez is ready to carry out a serious shake-up at the club.
Real have won back-to-back Champions League titles and LaLiga under Zinedine Zidane but have made a woeful start to this campaign.
They were beaten by lowly Girona at the weekend to fall eight points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona and were humbled 3-1 by Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Perez reportedly harbours serious doubts about Zidane's abilities to turn things around and is now said to be making plans to replace him and freshen up the squad.
According to the Mail, Pochettino is the number one target to replace the ..

]]>http://www.globalsoccer.today/real-madrid-plotting-sensational-raid-on-tottenham-for-pochettino-and-two-star-men-reports/feed/0149977Manchester United FC: Every single one of Jose Mourinho’s home league defeats as a manager revealedhttp://www.globalsoccer.today/manchester-united-fc-every-single-one-of-jose-mourinhos-home-league-defeats-as-a-manager-revealed/
http://www.globalsoccer.today/manchester-united-fc-every-single-one-of-jose-mourinhos-home-league-defeats-as-a-manager-revealed/#respondSat, 04 Nov 2017 11:36:06 +0000http://www.globalsoccer.today/manchester-united-fc-every-single-one-of-jose-mourinhos-home-league-defeats-as-a-manager-revealed/Manchester United FC: Every single one of Jose Mourinho's home league defeats as a manager revealed Mourinho’s managerial career started with Benfica in 2000, but it took a further two years until he lost his first game at home. Porto were down to 10 men inside 25 minutes, and ended the game with nine men, but Beira Mar still had to wait until the 85th minute to score the winning goal. Benni McCarthy and Carlos Paredes pulled Porto level twice after Cristiano Rocha and Fary Faye had made it 1-0 then 2-1 to the visitors, and Faye popped up with the winner five minutes from time to record an historic victory over Mourinho. Bruno Ribeiro and Deco were sent off for the hosts.
There is no denying Jose Mourinho is one of the all-time great football managers.
He has led teams to silverware in multiple countries, and is one of a select group to have won the Champions League with two different clubs.
One of the most impressive things about Mourinho is his exceptional ability to coach te..

]]>Manchester United FC: Every single one of Jose Mourinho's home league defeats as a manager revealed

Mourinho’s managerial career started with Benfica in 2000, but it took a further two years until he lost his first game at home. Porto were down to 10 men inside 25 minutes, and ended the game with nine men, but Beira Mar still had to wait until the 85th minute to score the winning goal. Benni McCarthy and Carlos Paredes pulled Porto level twice after Cristiano Rocha and Fary Faye had made it 1-0 then 2-1 to the visitors, and Faye popped up with the winner five minutes from time to record an historic victory over Mourinho. Bruno Ribeiro and Deco were sent off for the hosts.

There is no denying Jose Mourinho is one of the all-time great football managers.

He has led teams to silverware in multiple countries, and is one of a select group to have won the Champions League with two different clubs.

One of the most impressive things about Mourinho is his exceptional ability to coach teams to avoid defeat, especially at their home stadiums. The Portuguese famously went 150 home league matches without a single defeat between 2002 and 2011.

But, what many people don't know, is that Mourinho has only suffered defeat in 10 home league matches throughout his entire career!

Click the right arrow, above, to find out details about every single one of those 10 games…